*Field based Commercial Underwriter** Join a thriving team providing dedicated Underwriting support to NFU Mutual’s Agency network* Focus on our principal accounts and contribute to our planned commercial growth* Homebased position with regular travel to Agency sites – company car provided or car allowance scheme available.* _This is a home-based position with travel across Kent and Surrey. While we've listed the role in Ashford to reflect our presence in the South East, we’re open to applicants based anywhere with good access to the area. Company car provided or car allowance scheme available._*About the role*In this role, you’ll provide dedicated support to a panel of NFU Mutual Agents across the South East Region (covering Kent and Surrey). You’ll be responsible for underwriting a portfolio of commercial combined risks, leveraging your technical expertise to negotiate large commercial account reviews and connected portfolios. By collaborating with Subject Matter Experts as needed, you’ll deliver compelling, market-leading propositions to our customers.Working closely with Agents, you’ll aim to maximise profitable growth opportunities, influence performance, and support them in achieving excellent underwriting results.Your first six months will focus on learning, supported by our career development framework, with training provided in agricultural knowledge and other areas as required. Following this, you’ll progress to agency visits, build your portfolio, and manage increasingly complex cases.This is a home-based role with regular travel to Agents. The frequency of visits will vary based on monthly needs, allowing you to plan in advance and maintain control over your schedule for a positive work-life balance.*About you*We are seeking a dynamic insurance professional with extensive commercial underwriting experience. You’ll have a successful track record of managing more complex and technical cases across a range of commercial insurance products and will be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively coach and guide others.It’s important that you possess exceptional communication skills with proven experience of building effective and lasting working relationships, with the confidence to challenge decisions and influence.You’ll also be able to demonstrate the following:* Effective negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders, facilitate successful outcomes, and confidently manage discussions on complex accounts* Hold a UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling to agency sites when required* Have completed or be working towards level 3 ACII (desirable).*Rewards and Benefits*When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:* Salary – up to £55,000 per annum depending on skill set and experience* Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)* Company car* Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme* A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities* Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets* £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs* Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more* Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance* Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year* Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme* Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary* Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policiesJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: Up to £55,000.00 per yearAdditional pay:* Yearly bonusWork Location: On the roadReference ID: CSDI04083